Ninja Creami Pumpkin Pie Gelato
This recipe transforms the cozy, spiced flavor of classic pumpkin pie into an unbelievably rich and silky-smooth gelato. It’s the perfect autumn dessert, and your Ninja Creami makes getting that perfect texture a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes (includes 24-hour freeze time)
- Yield: 1 Pint (2-3 scoops) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz (1 cup) Whole Milk, plus 1-2 tbsp for re-spinning
- 4 oz (½ cup) Heavy Cream
- ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 3 large Egg Yolks
- ½ cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Purée
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Extract
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
Instructions
- Heat the Base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat until steaming gently and the sugar is fully dissolved (do not boil).
- Temper the Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Very slowly, drizzle about a cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to gently warm them. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook the Custard: Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon or reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat immediately.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the pumpkin purée and all the spices until smooth.
- Strain & Chill: For the silkiest texture, pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into your Ninja Creami pint container. Let it cool, then secure the lid and freeze on a level surface for a full 24 hours.
- Spin it! Place the frozen pint into your Ninja Creami and process using the GELATO setting.
- Perfect the Texture: If the gelato looks crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk and run the RE-SPIN cycle. This almost always results in a perfectly creamy texture.
Notes
- Serving: This gelato is best enjoyed immediately after spinning! Serve in a chilled bowl with a sprinkle of cinnamon or some crushed graham crackers.
- Tips & Tricks: Don’t skip the corn syrup—it’s the secret to preventing iciness! A digital thermometer takes all the guesswork out of cooking the custard.
- Storage: To store leftovers, smooth the top flat and press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface before replacing the lid. Freeze for up to 2 weeks. It will freeze very hard, so run a RE-SPIN cycle to make it scoopable again.
Find it online: https://meltandmagic.com/ninja-creami-pumpkin-pie-gelato/